City Council

April 6, 2017 The City Council of the City of Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, met in regular session at its regular meeting place in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2017, with Mayor Shane McFarland present and presiding and with the following Council Members present and in attendance, to wit: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade The following representatives of the City were also present: Robert J. Lyons, City Manager James Crumley, Assistant City Manager Jennifer Moody, Assistant City Manager Melissa Wright, City Recorder/Finance Director Craig Tindall, City Attorney Georgia A. Meshotto, Administrative Assistant City Council/City Recorder Council Member Eddie Smotherman commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by Miss Jasmine Dykes, Boy Scouts Patrick Jordan and Cameron Chamblee leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Council Member Eddie Smotherman introduced Miss Jasmine Dykes who attends Mitchell-Neilson Elementary School. Boy Scout Patrick Jordan represented Troop 422 from Smyrna Presbyterian Church and was present to complete requirements for Citizenship in the Community and Communication Merit Badges. Boy Scout Cameron Chamblee represented Troop 398 from St. Mark’s Church and was present to complete requirements for the Communication Merit Badge. Mayor McFarland recognized representatives from the MTSU Athletic Training Program and presented a Proclamation declaring the month of March as National Athletic Training Month. The Consent Agenda was presented to the Council for approval: 1) Letter of recommendations from the Assistant Parks & Recreation Director: Bids for July 4th Fireworks Display. 2) Letter of recommendations from the Transportation Director: Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement with Federal Transit Administration and Tennessee State Historic Preservation Officer regarding granting of funds for the construction of the Murfreesboro Transit Station Project. 3) Letter of recommendations from the Water & Sewer Board: A. Contingency Allowance Allocations for Sinking Creek WWTP Phase 4D. B. Contingency Allowance Allocations for DeJarnette Lane Pump Station No. 13 Replacement. C. FY 2016-2017 O & M GPS Purchase. D. Purchase of Dell Support. E. Bids for 2017 Water Treatment Plant Chemicals. F. Bids for Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Media for SRWTP. G. Contract with Earth Solutions for Drilling & Blasting Services for Raleigh Court PS Abandonment & Coleman Farm Repurified Water Main.  April 6, 2017 Page 2 H. Water & Sewer Department Audit for Year Ending June 30, 2017 & Stormwater Audit for Year Ending June 30, 2017. 3. Letter of recommendations from the Water & Sewer Board (Continued): I. Amendment No. 1 to SSR Engineering Work Order 16-41-016.0 for SRWTP Miscellaneous Improvements. J. Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (TAUD) Water Supply Rule Assistance. K. Asphalt Purchases Report. 4. Consider recommendations of the Facilities Maintenance Superintendent: A. Administrative Clarification of Change Order No. 1 for Scope of Work & Dollar Value. B. Change Order No. 2 to Griggs & Maloney Contract for City Hall Repainting and Carpet Replacement. 5. Request to hang a banner across East Main Street: A. Hollyday Marketplace: November 22-December 2, 2017. B. Healing Field Flags of Remembrance: May 19-29, 2017. C. Uncle Dave Macon Day Old-Time Music & Dance Festival: June 30-July 10, 2017. (Insert letters from the Assistant Parks & Recreation Director, Transportation Director, Water & Sewer Board and Facilities Maintenance Superintendent here.) Mr. Smotherman made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the minutes as written and presented for the special meeting held on March 23, 2017 (West Park) and the regular meeting held on March 23, 2017. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 17-O-06 amending Appendix C, Employees’ Revised Pension Trust Agreement, of the Murfreesboro City Code, to comply with state law relative to qualified domestic relations orders,” which passed first reading on March 23, 2017, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, seconded by Vice-Mayor Scales Harris. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on second and final reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows: (Insert ORDINANCE 17-O-06 here.) The following letter from the City Recorder/Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated April 6, 2017 here with regards to Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Amendment.) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 17-O-11 amending the 2016-2017 Budget (4th amendment),” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion  April 6, 2017 Page 3 made by Vice-Mayor Scales Harris, seconded by Mr. Shacklett. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None The City Recorder/Finance Director presented for approval a renewal of Certificate of Compliance for Vijay Govind Raval, Mitesh B. Patel, Dushyantkumar S. Patel and Mukesh B. Patel at Old Fort Liquor & Wine, 144 Cason Lane, Suite #B. This is a two-year requirement by the State of Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission, and this application has met the City’s requirements. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve a Certificate of Compliance for the above stated applicants. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Assistant City Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated March 31, 2017 here with regards to RESOLUTION 17-R-06 to authorize reimbursement of expenses from future bond proceeds for continuation of the Energy Conservation Program.) The following RESOLUTION 17-R-06 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett, seconded by Mr. LaLance. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 17-R-O6 here expressing official intent that certain expenditures to be incurred in connection with certain public works projects, and related expenditures to continue renovations and improvements for the energy conservation program, be reimbursed from proceeds of notes, bonds, or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.) The City Recorder presented a Special Event Beer Application for United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, 3050 Medical Center Parkway-Floor 2, to hold a fundraiser event at 2103 Shannon Drive on May 20, 2017. She also presented a Beer Application for NW Broad Market, LLC (ownership/name change), 2125 NW Broad Street. This application is subject to approval upon completion of all required building and codes inspections. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve a Special Event Beer Permit for United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and a Beer Permit for NW Broad Market, LLC upon  April 6, 2017 Page 4 successful completion of all building and codes inspections. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. Mayor McFarland indicated there were no board or commission appointments to be made at this time. The following statement was presented to the Council with the recommendation of the City Manager and City Recorder/Finance Director its payment be approved: From Airport Fund: Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc. $ 26,786.49 Mr. Smotherman made a motion to approve payment of the statement as recommended by the City Manager and City Recorder/Finance Director. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 7:17 p.m. SHANE MCFARLAND - MAYOR ATTEST: MELISSA B. WRIGHT - CITY RECORDER